Many brunettes want to turn into blondes, and in this they can come to the aid of paint to lighten the hair Blondex. Like any hair dye, it has its own characteristics, contraindications and advantages.
Features
The Blondex tool, created by a Ukrainian manufacturer, has been on the domestic market for more than 10 years and is not the last. This is due to the strengths of the paint.
- Low cost. This tool is one of the budget in its segment. The average cost ranges from 70 to 120 rubles.
- Availability. The paint can be bought in any store: as those engaged in the sale of cosmetics and perfumes, and in the usual household.
- Presence in the composition of substances which help to further protect the hair from negative chemical effects. And they nourish and moisturize them from the inside.
- Versatility. Blondex is absolutely suitable for all types of hair and lightening techniques. It can be used for highlighting, and full lightening of curls, as well as newfangled coloring in the balayazh and ombre style. Still, this tool perfectly lightens gray hair.
In addition, the paint can be used independently for clarification, and the basic composition for further staining in light colors.
- Result. This paint has a strong degree of clarification (up to 7 tones), so the result is visible after the first use.
- Ease of use. Paint is easy to use yourself at home. The packaging contains clear instructions and all the necessary components.
Despite the strengths, the tool has and minuses.
- Aggressive composition, which contains a lot of abrasives and chemicals, which sometimes has an inappropriate way affects the hair. They look more dry, brittle and split. But it is worth noting that everything is individual and depends on many indicators, such as hair color and their structure, naturalness.
- The possibility of an allergic reaction. Therefore, before applying it is necessary to conduct a sensitivity test. For this tool is applied to the elbow bend, and wait up to 5 minutes. If after this time there is no redness, then the paint can be used.
- The presence of contraindications: pregnancy or lactation period, recently permed, fragile or dried hair, wounds or abrasions to the head.
Clarification process
As mentioned above, this tool is easy to use at home, since all the necessary components are sold in one box. The kit includes: disposable gloves for hands, bleaching powder of blue color, oxidizer and caring balm after staining.
To get started, you will only need to find a brush for painting and dishes for mixing paint components.
Experts recommend the use of plastic or ceramic dishes, as the metal container is easily oxidized.
The process of lightening hair does not take much time and consists of 3 main stages.
- Preparatory. At this stage it is necessary to mix the oxidizer with the powder to a state of homogeneous mass, first wearing gloves. It is also worth taking care of the state of clothes, so you can wear an old bathrobe or use a hairdressing salon.
- Main. The resulting mixture is distributed to dry and well-combed hair. Paint should be applied to the individual strands from the roots to the tips.After staining the entire length of the head should be covered with a film or cap and stand for a certain time. It depends on the desired effect, but should not exceed 50 minutes.
- Final. After the end of time, the paint should be washed off first with cool water, then warmer. You can use your regular shampoo. Then apply the caring balm and wait up to 10-15 minutes. After that, wash it off the hair again.
Reviews and recommendations
Although it is easy to buy and use paint yourself, It is worth listening to some of the recommendations of professionals.
- The holding time of the paint depends on the natural hair color. So, to lighten the blond strands, you need 20 minutes. For brown hair - 30-40 minutes. For black curls, the exposure time will be 40-50 minutes.
- Before each use it is necessary to always carry out a sensitivity test to the components.
- Before lightening should be applied to the skin along the hair cream so that it does not stain. Also for this purpose it is worth wearing gloves.
- In order to minimize the aggressive effect of the composition on the hair structure, a protective mask, balm or hair oil can be added to the diluted mixture.
According to expert reviews, this the product is practically hypoallergenic, which is rarely seen in professional dyes. They also note that, despite the presence of aggressive substances in the composition, the dye also contains emollient components to maintain healthy hair.
User reviews are ambiguous: some note the excellent effect and condition of the hair after dyeing, others get a yellow tint after bleaching and dry, brittle hair.
Detailed instructions for using Blondex ink are shown in the video below.
